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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1930
Page
4
Gilbert H. Beesemyer, longtime Hollywood financier and founder figure, confessed to Los Angeles authorities that he single handedly stole eight million dollars from the building and loan concern he headed. The defalcations stretched over nine years, marking a colossal financial scandal for the local dict community.
Hope merchants in Hope host a yearly Christmas Value celebration Friday and Saturday to boost shopping, featuring a wide range of gifts and savings for travelers. Weather forecasts hint at possible snow, roads into Hope are developing, and stores promise festive interiors to attract Southwest Kansas shoppers.
The Hoge B P W Club held its annual Christmas party at Hotel Barlow hosted by Mrs Frank Rugsell. Guests included Mrs Nell Bush McPheeters and Miss Elizabeth Cummings of Prescott. A six course meal followed community singing led by Miss Yollie Reed. President Miss Mary Arnold spoke on Christmas and its meaning for business and professional women.
The late E. B. Parmer of Parker County Texas left a will directing a sum to the University of Texas Board of Regents to avoid inheritance tax. State Comptroller inspected the estate and calculated the avoided tax at 209,930 dollars and 10 cents, affecting the university endowment.
A message from Guatemala signals the overthrow of President Palma's government. General Mauro de Leon, former minister of war, was killed amid fighting accompanying the revolution. Rodrigo Beteta signed the military junta declaration.
At a Hope Rotary Club meeting directors decided the entire membership would bring used clothing to the weekly meeting at the Barlow Hotel this Friday December 19. Members will deposit clothes shoes hats and large goods to a box to be turned over to the Red Cross for distribution among the needy. Mrs RO Bridewell Red Cross relief secretary praised the action saying it will ease collection burdens and hopes other groups will follow suit.
MENOMINEE Michigan UP Leroy Bushek shot a deer but the animal fled with the hunter’s license still attached to its ear. He placed his tag on the animal as required and went to camp for help. Upon return the deer and tag were gone, hindering recovery efforts.
Transatlantic passenger travel from Boston to Europe rose 22 percent in the first ten months ending November 1, compared with the same period in 1924. Boston authority secretary Richard Parkhurst reported that about 14,000 people left the port, versus roughly 11,400 the year before.
Hope district outlines plans for a new high school to cost bonds totaling 125000, with bids due January 5 at city hall. The project includes reinforced concrete, brick and stone, with separate bids for general, plumbing, heating and electrical work. Potter McAninch is the architect. Contracts require a 6 percent certified check with each bid.
The House Agriculture Committee cut drouth relief from 60 million to 20 million and dropped a provision for food purchases. Secretary Hyde urged 25 million, calling the Senate 60 million bill dangerous. Conference chances rise as lawmakers seek a bill that can pass both chambers.
Washington officials and legal observers weighed a fresh clash over Prohibition as U S Justice Department prepared an immediate appeal of Judge Clark of Newark who held the Eighteenth Amendment never legally adopted. federal judges in New Jersey ordered continued enforcement while appeals proceed.
More than 50 local legionnaires and veterans signed a petition Tuesday night asking Congress to cash the adjusted service certificates due in 145. All American Legion posts plan a membership poll this week to unite a national request. The petition cites relief of economic distress and safeguarding interest payments until the due date. Attendees included service men from Belton, Mccaskill, Blevins, and Hempstead County. The next Lugton meeting in Wade territory is set for Bleying on the third Wednesday night in January, with the local city hall gathering on New Year’s Day evening. Dewey Hendrix presided as post commander.
In Lansing Michigan prisoners whose terms end in December and January are to be paroled before Christmas to ease overcrowding. Governor Fred W Green and the state board of pardons and paroles ordered the measure to free space for new arrivals at Jackson prison where two new cell blocks are needed.
Maurice Learger of a ship wrecking firm is puzzled by amateur curio hunters. He cannot explain the method used by the person who retrieved an 1800 pound anchor from the old cruiser Foryagul, a relic of shipwreck lore in Oakland.
Two women who gave birth within moments of each other at a Rhineland clinic eleven years ago recently met by chance. One noticed her neighbor's son resembles her husband, prompting inquiries into a possible baby swap after birth. Affected families seek confirmation amid the surprising reunion and ensuing questions.
A two story business block housing the Arkadsgs National Guard armory on the second floor burned early Wednesday. The loss was estimated at 15000 dollars for the armory equipment, with the grocery and hardware store on the ground floor also burned out though their losses were not estimated.
The Arkansas Hay good Industrial Institute announces a February 15 observance of Race Relations Day in Arkansas. The event, designated by the Federal Council of Churches, pairs the day with a Building Fund Day to fund dormitory reconstruction after a fire. Over 100 speakers have been invited, including Bishop H. M. Dobbs, former Governor George W. Donaghey, Dr A Miller, Rev Hay Watson Salth, and other prominent figures.
Mr and Mrs George Ware have returned to the Agricultural Experiment Station from Friars Point Mississippi after attending the funeral of Mr Ware sister Mrs Roy Skerd. Ware learned of the illness mid last week and departed at once. Georgetown county of South Carolina had its first pavement one mile of the Kings Highway given hard surface.
The Hone sty city council approved a 20 percent electric rate reduction from 12 to 10 cents per kilowatt hour after a council agreement and power board action. George Sandefur will continue as manager of the municipal power plant, which has supported local farms and expanded power reserves. The meeting also accepted the resignation of Chief Clarence Baker, with no successor named, leaving the police chief position temporarily vacant as officers are listed by seniority.
Figures from Magnolia A and M College registrar Matsye Gantt show only 32 percent of students live in Columbia county with 17 Magnolia counties represented and five other counties in state. Nevada leads representation with six students while LaFayette Union Quadrie Hempstead and Polle follow. 45 students live outside the state.
Washington reports St Elizabeths hospital doctors claim high frequency electrical treatment may greatly aid lobar pneumonia. The method uses 1500 alternations per second with foil plates on chest and back to generate internal heat, without skin sensation.
The Camden Lions Club pushes to secure a $2,000,000 veterans home for the area. A United States Veterans Bureau committee will hear applications from interested cities within a few weeks.
Parks Fisher, manager of the Scott stove, was badly hurt Tuesday after falling from a ledge while loosening holiday decorations. He suffered a cut in his side and was taken home Tuesday before returning to the Stove Wednesday morning.
Disjointed report notes a Senate conference stance on La Follette, a Wednesday auto collision near Washington, and a Lamparelli store theft case. It cites E Lamgarelli and others charged with kidnapping Jake Priola after a three day detention and alleged uncooperative confession.
Lambert St Louis Field completed aviation improvements totaling 200000 during the last summer. The airport is now equipped with up to date flying gear, new boundary fencing for the 573 acre field, and a public address system for weather reports field announcements and crowd entertainment. Over the past five months more than 20000 passengers have passed through on regular trips.
A Denver man reports a battered straw hat claimed to have begun there with the tag Keep this going. The hat has traveled via Denver, Port Alleghany, Gingston Ghcan New York Boston and multiple Connecticut towns including New Britain Meriden and New Haven, gathering logs at each stop as it continues onward.
The UC extension division will offer a course on how to travel in Europe. It will be held in San Francisco starting January 21 and in Oakland beginning January 23, directed by Newton H. Belt who has just completed his seventh trip abroad.
Early risers in San Francisco are startled as a newspaper appears to crawl up the side of an uptown apartment building. A fourth floor window reveals an elderly man leaning out and pulling the paper upward with a fish line, gripping it as it climbs.
A fragmentary maritime scene shows sailors in farewell mood with hats doffed as rows of boats drift by. Balbo or a squadron leader is mentioned as shouting a cue and the moment ends with quiet, ceremonial cheers.
Fort Smith officials warn the Arkansas River erosion threatens the city water intake. Over four years the river has washed 1500 feet of bank, leaving the intake 5000 feet from the river and risking a costly relocation estimated near half a million dollars. The option of muddy Poteau water is deemed impractical.
The readable fragments show a December 4 date linked to a social or religious gathering with names Sue and Christains. The text is garbled but centers on an event and participants mentioned in uncertain form.
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